Health and Wellness

LETTER TO THE EDITOR This is an open letter to the people of Maricopa who knew Brian Simmons or who followed his story. I am Ralph...

Cory Simmons, Brian Simmons’ older brother, will forever have two dates stuck in his mind: Nov. 8, 2011, the date of Brian's exposure to...

A second hospital isn't coming as soon as we thought.  An agreement between S3 BioTech and the city to build a medical campus near Copper...

Maricopa City Council finalized the sale of less than an acre of city property this week, a crucial step toward building a new community...

Facial treatments are a great option to give your special valentine. There are many benefits of having a facial treatment and we offer several...

More and more medical spas opening as less-invasive procedures are gaining popularity. But how do you know which one is best for your wellness...

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments have been around for more than 20 years and have been effective in treating a wide range of cosmetic...

Top death investigator André Davis' breath lingers visibly as he unhinges the cooler door. Some of the bodies are intact. Some faceless remains yearn to...

Why would you go there? They’re small, so their care must not be good. Why waste your time? Those negative comments are getting old, staffers...

Selecting the right obstetrician early on in your pregnancy can make a huge difference in your health and that of your newborn. Fortunately, finding that...

To just about everyone who encountered him, it was apparent Brian Simmons was a man dealing with serious mental-health issues. Simmons moved to Maricopa from...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Brian Simmons was shot and killed in August by Maricopa Police during a noise complaint that escalated into a shootout. Simmons, who...

Two words describe the three winners of 2022 Best Mom InMaricopa contest.  “Absolutely amazing,” declared Jim Carlisto of 72SOLD, a presenting sponsor for the contest....

Body sculpting treatments have become a leading choice for those wanting to lose fat, tighten skin or enhance muscle, especially when diet and exercise...

Empower RF is a remarkable device that is very beneficial for women facing a range of vaginal health issues. Utilizing several different modalities Empower...

Maricopa Wellness Center’s medical director, Dr. Kristina Donnay, DNP, FNP-C, gets many emails asking aesthetic and wellness questions. We have decided to answer some...

Maricopans suffering mental health issues have long had to trek to the Valley to find a provider who could address their needs.   Not anymore.  Blue Bell...

The Idaho National Laboratory is primarily a research facility in Idaho Falls, which is owned by the United States Department of Energy and managed...

Dr. Kristina Donnay is medical director at Maricopa Wellness Center. Are chemical peels good for your skin? — A.M. Some chemical peels can help rejuvenate the...

At Maricopa Wellness Center, we pride ourselves on our visual diagnosis of skin concerns and issues. Unfortunately, we are unable to see what is...

We are excited to host our annual sales event this year on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 2-5 p.m. At this RSVP event, we will answer...

Let’s explore the Master Gardener program in Maricopa. But first some history on two key related organizations. The Land Grant College Act of 1862 ceded...

There is no magic pill that will cure obesity or being overweight, conditions that affects more than 70% of adults in the U.S., but...

TRUE ABA opened its doors in Gig Harbor, WA, in 2017, providing home-, community-and school-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment for children and adults...

Less than three weeks after opening its doors as Maricopa’s first hospital, Exceptional Health Care has announced it will begin the Phase 2 addition...

School is in session and, hopefully, a routine has been established and the children are adjusting well. But there may be concerns that loom...

For each person who died from heat this summer, an extraordinary number survived it. It’s just after lunchtime on July 26, nearly a month into...

The legendary naturalist John Muir was an early advocate for preserving the wilderness of America. Called the “Father of our National Parks,” he was passionate...

The Maricopa Music Circle (MMC) and Maricopa Chorus will perform together at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18, in a concert guaranteed to lift...

Maricopa has its first hospital. Exceptional Community Hospital-Maricopa opened its doors today, bringing a local hospital to the city for the first time. Exceptional received its...